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VIB 1233

1998 BMW M3

Purple Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

133,717 mi
Last recorded133,717 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 BMW M387,931 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVIB 1233
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2010 133,717 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 133,651 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

centre brake light doesnt work but may be disconnected.

Pass 19 May 2008 127,150 miles

preiously failed corrosion of rear brake-pipes have been rubbed down to remove pitting and not replaced

Fail 1 May 2008 126,671 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside lower front screen cracked

Pass 20 Mar 2007 111,514 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 107,911 miles

Fuel pipes corroded.

O/S/R shock absorber top casing detatched.

PAS and brake pipes corroded.

Raised centre brake light partially inoperative.

Various oil leaks under vehicle.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jun 2006 107,889 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Exhaust Heat Shield Detatched

Eye Level Stop Light Has A Dim Bulb 2nd From Right

Most Brake & Power Steering Pipes Corroded

Offside Outer Washer Jet Not Hittig Screen

Offside Rear Shocker Casing Detatched (Plastic)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Underside Of Vehicle Wet With Oil (Suspect Gearbox Leaking)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel pipes corroded

How Reliable is the BMW M3?

Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
3,682
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
34,038
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,421
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,386
coil spring incomplete 5,157
coil spring fractured 4,494
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,944
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VIB 1233 is a 1998 BMW M3 in Purple with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1998 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 87,931 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW M3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,421 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VIB 1233, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M3 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 28 years old, this BMW M3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VIB 1233 registered?

VIB 1233 is a 1998 BMW M3, first registered on 26 February 1998.

Is VIB 1233 safe to buy?

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